Deputy Commissioner Matiari Muhammad Yousif Shaikh on Thursday stressed that maintaining law and order, ensuring full implementation of the revised National Action Plan (NAP), and strengthening coordination among all relevant departments are the need of the hour.
Peaceful Muharram and Inter-Departmental Coordination
Shaikh stated that a peaceful atmosphere, religious harmony, and brotherhood prevailed throughout the district during Muharram-ul-Haram. He appreciated the efforts of the SSP Matiari, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Rangers, Assistant Commissioners, and all concerned departments whose collective coordination ensured that Muharram passed peacefully.
He expressed these views while presiding over the meeting of the District Coordination Committee on the Revised National Action Plan (NAP), held at Latif Hall, Deputy Commissioner Secretariat Matiari.
Preparations for the 283rd Annual Urs
The deputy commissioner said that just as Muharram-ul-Haram concluded peacefully, all departments should continue to work in close coordination during the 283rd Annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA) to ensure a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for thousands of devotees. He emphasized that if any department faces any issue regarding authority or operational matters, it should immediately contact the district administration so that timely decisions can be made to resolve the matter.
Security Plan for Urs
While briefing the meeting, SSP Matiari Abdul Aleem Bullo said that all departments performed their responsibilities efficiently during Muharram-ul-Haram through mutual cooperation, and any issues that arose were resolved immediately through a coordinated strategy. He said that the Annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (RA) is the district's largest gathering, for which a comprehensive security plan has been prepared.
He informed the meeting that around 3,700 police personnel will be deployed for security and patrolling duties, while continuous surveillance, patrolling, and security reviews will be carried out in Bhitshah and surrounding areas to ensure maximum public safety.
Anti-Encroachment and Anti-Beggar Operations
The deputy commissioner directed the social welfare department to launch a strict crackdown against professional beggars, particularly women engaged in organized begging, during the Urs. He also instructed the assistant commissioners to accelerate anti-encroachment operations and remove all illegal encroachments from public roads and the Urs venue.
Food and Price Control Measures
The food department was directed to take strict action against hoarders and ensure the availability, quality, and sale of essential food items at government-prescribed prices. The deputy commissioner further directed the excise and taxation department to launch a special campaign from July 28 to August 1 against the sale and smuggling of illegal cigarettes. He also ordered a strict crackdown to ensure the implementation of official LPG gas prices so that no trader is allowed to indulge in profiteering.
The meeting was attended by officers and officials of all relevant government departments of District Matiari.
